Every crew member and passenger for that matter , should be aware of such things in case it occurs …

Well , it looks like the lesson has not been learned 100 years later …last Friday the 13th. 2012…Costa Concordia deviating from course got in contact with a underwater rock on the seabed and run aground on its side near the Port of Giglio , Italy.

Costa Concordia in all its beauty

Who is to blame ? Most probably the Captain – being famous for steering the ship like driving Ferrari sports cars – Whom to congratulate ? For sure the Crew of Costa Concordia and ONLY the crew!

Listing Costa Concordia near Port of Giglio

A few tips :

1. Should such a event occur , listen to the Crew and do ONLY what they say !

2. As passengers , make sure that You keep QUIET in order to hear whatever the Crew is instructing You to do !

P.S. The least one panics the more will be saved ! Nowadays cruise vessels don’t sink that fast …

3. Crew has to act with authority and strong in order to give passenger the right amount of confidence getting them to Safety

4. Wear the life vests !

5. While Passengers Boat Drill before departure , ALL Passengers / Guests and Crew Members have to PAY ATTENTION to ALL INSTRUCTIONS given!

6. STOP wasting TIME going to cabins and staterooms looking for Your precious belongings …It WILL NOT get You to Safety!

Commander Gregorio de Falco

Commander Gregorio de Falco is the perfect example of how a Vessel Captain/Master ( cruise vessel or not ) should behave in case of an emergency !